Digest

Fourth of July Events

By TIMES STAFF
Published July 1, 2007

Want to leave the grill duty to someone else this Fourth of July? A number of local groups are holding Independence Day festivities, complete with all the fixins.

If you're in the mood for a big festival, check out Sparklebration, a two-day event at the Pasco County Fairgrounds on State Road 52 in Dade City. The festivities include kiddie carnival rides (ticket purchase required), an All-American Food Court and Miss Sparklebration pageant, plus the fireworks "extravaganza" at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday. The gates open at 5 p.m. Tuesday with free admission and free parking; the event resumes at 3 p.m. Wednesday with $3 admission (kids 10 and under free) and $5 parking. Call (352) 567-6678.

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The McKay Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7987 will serve hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken and assorted side dishes at the post home, 7445 Chester McKay Drive in Veterans Village from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Music by Paul E from 3 to 6 p.m. Suggested donation of $3. Call (727) 376-3502.

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The Aripeka Elks Lodge 7987 will serve barbecued pork and assorted side dishes starting at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the lodge, 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. Music by Jim and Jim from 3 to 7 p.m. with Karaoke by Annie starting at 7 p.m. Advance tickets: $7 per person, children under 10 years $3.50. Call (727) 863-2520.

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The Polish American Social Club will hold an indoor picnic at 7615 New Jersey Ave. in Hudson. Doors open at 10 a.m. Wednesday, with food served from noon to 1 p.m. Games will run from 1 to 3 p.m., with dancing from 3 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5. For information, call Marcella (352) 597-5908.

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The Moose Lodge 1429, 1936 Abacus Road, Holiday, will hold a picnic Wednesday with food served from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Music by Billy Cook of Rawhide from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $6. Call (727) 937-3897.

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The Larry Tawney Memorial VFW Post 4412, 13129 Colon Road, Hudson, will serve hamburgers and hot dogs from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday with Kerry's DJ Jam Session. Cost is $5. Call (727) 847-3814.

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If you're looking for a more reflective event, the VFW Holiday Post 10167, 4619 Bartelt Road, Holiday will hold services at 11 a.m. Wednesday to remember the personal sacrifices of those in uniform. If any American flags have become faded or torn, please bring them to the post for proper disposal. Call (727) 938-5977.

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Want more fireworks? Check out www.tampabay.com for information on fireworks displays throughout the area.

[Last modified June 30, 2007, 22:04:44]